Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #426 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 222
Buyer or Manumitted Person Benjamin Jenifer
Seller or Owner Thomas Henson, Negro
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 16 Jun 1856
Transaction Abstract Benjamin Jenifer manumits Negro man Thomas Henson 32 yo. Signed 17 Jun 1856.

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